"50-Year-Old Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Attacking Restaurant Owner's Family with a Weapon Over Suspected Wife's Infidelity"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] A man in his 50s who attacked three family members, including the owner, with a weapon at the restaurant where his wife worked was sentenced to life imprisonment.

The 11th Criminal Division of the Daejeon District Court (Chief Judge Kim Yong-chan) announced on the 14th that A (58), who was charged with murder and attempted murder, was sentenced to life imprisonment and ordered to undergo probation for five years after serving the sentence.

The court stated, "The defendant committed a brutal crime because he suspected an affair between his wife and another man," and added, "Although a family was destroyed, he does not appear to show sincere remorse."

It continued, "This crime reveals the defendant's extreme violent tendencies, as he attempted to kill or murder a family in the presence of other customers," and "Since he visited the scene carrying a weapon in a state of extreme anger, intent and premeditation are recognized."

The court explained the sentencing rationale, saying, "The victim lost their life in extreme pain, and the other victims suffered serious injuries," and "Despite this, the defendant has not shown sincere remorse or sought genuine forgiveness, and the bereaved families are pleading for severe punishment. Due to many unfavorable circumstances, the punishment must be severe."

A was previously indicted for wielding a weapon against three family members, including B (47), at a restaurant in Dong-gu, Daejeon, around 6 p.m. on December 10 last year, and fleeing the scene.

As a result of this incident, B was stabbed and died, while B’s husband C (57) and son D (19) were injured.

It was reported that A voluntarily surrendered to the police about 10 hours after the crime on the day of the incident. Investigations revealed that A committed the crime due to suspicion of an affair between his wife and C.

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